Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Manila,
Philippines, October 17, 2018 – When young children spend time in
pre-school, they may be exposed not only to the wonders of the world around
them but also to various illnesses that could interfere with their development.
Abbott launched the new Similac GainSchool with 2’-FL HMO, for children above 3
years – the first growing up milk in the Philippines to contain the
immune-nourishing ingredient 2’- fucosyllactose (2’FL) human milk
oligosaccharides (HMO*).

With more than 15 years of pioneering research in HMO* and more than
20 clinical and pre-clinical studies, Abbott has shown that HMO* can play an
important role in helping to build a strong immune system, reduce infections, and
improve a child’s digestive health.1,2,4,5

In one of the biggest breakthroughs in childhood nutrition in the last
decade, Abbott is the first company in the world to include 2’-FL HMO in its growing-up
milk, for children above three years. In addition to supporting immunity
development, Similac GainSchool is also the only growing-up milk in the
Philippines with the clinically proven EyeQ Plus Nutrition System, which
contains 10 essential brain nutrients with DHA, Lutein and Natural Vitamin E
(NVE) that help support the development of brain connections for faster
learning.

At the launch event themed ‘Celebrating Firsts with Abbott’, Danica
Sotto-Pingris, actress, TV host and mother of two children said, “Like any
other mom out there, being on top of my children’s nutritional needs and
overall health is a must for me. I want to ensure the things they consume help
support both their growth and immune development. If they are strong and
well-equipped against sickness, I am confident they will learn faster, reach
their milestones and have a strong start in life.”

“That’s why I am excited Abbott has introduced a new growing-up milk
with nutrients to help strengthen a child’s immune system and support their
cognitive development,” added Danica as she shared her experience of raising
her children.

Two medical and nutritional experts at the event, Dr. Jose Rodolfo
Dimaano Jr., medical director of Abbott’s nutrition business in the Philippines
and Dr. Ria de Guzman, a developmental and behavioral pediatrician, spoke on
the importance of nutrition in the overall development and growth of a child,
as well as the science-based nutrition behind the new Similac GainSchool.

The informative sessions expounded on the two vital nutritional
factors that are incorporated in the new Similac GainSchool— 2’-FL HMO* for the
support of gut health and the immune system, and the EyeQ Plus Nutrition
System, for the support of brain development.

Dr Jose Rodolfo Dimaano Jr. explained, “HMO helps strengthen the
immune system by nourishing the good bacteria in the gut, where 70% of the
immune system exists. Keeping your child’s digestive system healthy also means
strengthening their immunity.”

In the Philippines, the most common cause of infections in young
children is related to upper respiratory tract infections.[ii]
HMO is associated with the reduction of up to 66% of these infections.[iii]

“Good nutrition provides a strong foundation for a child to grow and
thrive. With Abbott’s breakthrough science, adding nutrients such as 2’-FL HMO
and nucleotides in the new Similac GainSchool growing up milk means a child now
has more protection for stronger immunity," Dr Dimaano added.

Similac GainSchool also contains nutrients that are essential in
nourishing strong cognitive development. As per Dr. Ria de Guzman said, “One of
the main pillars of pediatric health is cognition, which consists of learning,
acquiring knowledge, and performing executive functions. What I found
interesting in Similac GainSchool with HMO is that it contains DHA, Lutein and
Natural Vitamin E, all of which help support a child’s nutritional needs and
can enable faster brain connections, for faster learning,” she said.

About Abbott:

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for more people at all stages of life. Today, 99,000 of us are working to help
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